Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan: lakes and pastures, 10 days
Almaty → Charyn Canyon → Kolsai Lakes → Karakol → Issyk-Kul → Song-Kul → Bishkek
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Kyrgyzstan · 9 days
Kyrgyzstan nomad trails, 9 days
BishkekAla Archa National ParkIssyk-KulKarakolSong-Kul
Issyk-Kul, Karakol and the south-shore canyons, eagle hunters, and two nights in a herder’s yurt on the shores of Song-Kul.
Highlights
- Ala Archa National Park
- Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs
- Karakol’s wooden mosque and cathedral
- Skazka canyon and Jeti-Oguz
- Eagle hunting demonstration
- Two nights at Song-Kul
Route map
By road
- BishkekDays 1, 9
- Ala Archa National ParkDay 2
- Issyk-KulDays 3, 5–6
- KarakolDay 4 By road → Song-Kul
- Song-KulDays 7–8 By road → Bishkek
Positions are exact; lines show the order of the route, not the road.
Day by day
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Day 1Arrive in Bishkek Bishkek
Arrival. Ala-Too Square and Osh Bazaar.
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Day 2Ala Archa Bishkek
Day hike in Ala Archa National Park.
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Day 3To Issyk-Kul Cholpon-Ata
Via the Burana Tower to the north shore; the petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata.
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Day 4Karakol Karakol
The Dungan Mosque, Holy Trinity Cathedral and ashlyan-fu for lunch.
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Day 5Jeti-Oguz and the south shore South-shore yurt camp
Jeti-Oguz red rocks, Skazka canyon and an eagle hunting demonstration near Bokonbaevo.
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Day 6To Kochkor Kochkor
Drive to Kochkor; felt-making with a local cooperative.
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Day 7Song-Kul Yurt
Over the pass to Song-Kul and a herder family’s yurt camp.
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Day 8Song-Kul Yurt
Horse riding on the pastures, walks by the lake and stargazing.
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Day 9Return to Bishkek
Drive back to Bishkek for departure.
Hotels, transport & meals
Accommodation
Hotels are chosen to match your budget, from boutique guesthouses to the best available.
Transport
Private vehicle with driver, plus trains or flights where they save time.
Meals
Details are confirmed in your proposal.
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